Join us for inaugral year of the Cirque Series at Jay Peak. 7.1 miles featuring 3,044' vert.
Prizes
Prizes will be distributed at the end of each race & for the overall series winners. There are three categories in which the prizes will be given out: Sport, Expert and Pro. Prizes for each race are as follows:
Pro
1st place - $1000 cash each race
2nd place - $250 cash each race
3rd place - $150 cash each race
Expert
1st - $400 in Gear each race
2nd - $250 in Gear each race
3rd - $150 in Gear each race
Sport
1st - $300 in Gear each race
2nd - $200 in Gear each race
3rd - $100 in Gear each race
Grom Award - youngest competitor will be recognized.
OG Award - wisest competitor will be recognized.
Lexie Award - the "unofficial MVP" of the race will be recognized.
Middle of the Pack Award - the person that finished exactly middle will be recognized.
Overall 2026 Season Winner + Points
The racers with the most points at the end of all races will be declared the overall 2025 winner. The top 20 racers of each event will obtain points. The following is the per stage breakdown as a function of place:
1 - 50pt 6 - 30pt 11 - 20pt 16 - 10pt
2 - 40pt 7 - 28pt 12 - 18pt 17 - 8pt
3 - 36pt 8 - 26pt 13 - 16pt 18 - 6pt
4 - 34pt 9 - 24pt 14 - 14pt 19 - 4pt
5 - 32pt 10 - 22pt 15 - 12pt 20 - 2pt
PRIZE MONEY 2026 OVERALL SEASON STANDINGS **Men's & Women's
PRO
PEAK FREAK Belt Buckle - Overall 2026 season
PEAK FREAK Belt Buckle - Overall 2026 season
PEAK FREAK Belt Buckle - Overall 2026 season
EXPERT
1ST - PEAK FREAK Belt Buckle - Overall 2026 season
2ND- PEAK FREAK Belt Buckle - Overall 2026 season
3RD- PEAK FREAK Belt Buckle - Overall 2026 season
SPORT
1ST - PEAK FREAK Belt Buckle - Overall 2026 season
2ND- PEAK FREAK Belt Buckle - Overall 2026 season
3RD- PEAK FREAK Belt Buckle - Overall 2026 season
**Everyone that runs six 2026 Cirque Series races will receive a Cirque Series 2026 PEAK FREAK belt buckle.
Registration
We are capping the race at 500 entries, we encourage to sign up right away.
Bibs / Timing Chips
Cirque Series will utilize Competitive timing to time the event with a disposable chip placed on the back of your bib. Please do not fold, crush or remove the chip from the bib. You may dispose of the chip/bib after the race is over.
Rules / Guidelines
Please help us preserve the beauty of our mountains and assist in maintaining an enjoyable, safe event for everyone involved.
Please respect private property near the trails. Do not trespass.
No littering: Participants are encouraged to carry water and food during the event.
Please dispose of all waste and recyclables in the proper containers.
Please be respectful of all Forest Service officials.
Do not impede another runner.
Leave no trace: Pack-in pack-out.
We will provide Skratch hydration at aid station & finish line.
Lodging - Jay Peak Hotels
Contact:
julian@cirqueseries.com
Sep 26, 2026
Distance — 7.1 Miles
Type — Running
10:00
$99.00
Sep 26, 2026
Distance — Pro Division
Type — Running
10:00
$99.00
Sep 26, 2026
Distance — 7.1 Miles
Type — Running
10:00
$99.00
Sep 26, 2026
Distance — Volunteer
Type — Running
10:00
$0.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Jay.
Learn more about the host city, Jay.
Jay is one of the northernmost towns in Orleans County, Vermont, United States, located on the Canada–US border. The population was 551 at the 2020 census. Jay is named for John Jay, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. The US Census Bureau estimated that the town's population had increased by 13.1% between 2000 and 2005, the seventh largest increase in the state. Jay is also home to the Jay Challenge, a three-part stage-race, typically held in July.
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